Manchester Oral Surgery

06/01/2026

New implant developments could replace plastic, metal, and transplant bone replacements in patients needing maxillary or mandibular surgery.

Researchers have developed a 3-D printed bioceramic material and attached it to a titanium frame to heal large cranial defects without growth factors or stem cells.

05/28/2026

Over a period of time, missing teeth can cause your jawbone to atrophy, or resorb. A bone grafting procedure is performed to enhance the upper or lower jaw bone in order to increase bone quantity and density in preparation for the placement of dental implants.

You don't have to settle for less-than-perfect teeth - a bone graft can be the first step in getting your smile back!

05/25/2026

In addition to implants and extractions, an important oral surgery treatment is corrective jaw surgery. Treating anything from bite disorders to TMJ to breathing difficulty, corrective jaw surgery can help those with severely misshapen or misaligned jaws get back their quality of life.

05/21/2026

People get dental implants to replace missing teeth every day. However, dental implants do require surgery, and should be performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS). An OMS has extensive education and training in the complexities of the involved bone, nerves, and soft tissue to ensure you get the best possible results.

05/18/2026

Is dental sedation safe? The answer is yes!

You can rest assured, knowing that oral surgeons have more anesthesia training than any other dental professionals and are more than qualified to deliver safe and effective sedation to their patients.

05/14/2026

Wisdom Tooth Fact!
Did you know that 35% of us are born without wisdom teeth?

05/11/2026

What are wisdom teeth and why do we have them? Read this article to learn all about our third set of molars.

Why do we have wisdom teeth, if they’re always getting removed? Once essential for an early human diet of roots, leaves, meat, and nuts, wisdom teeth are no longer totally necessary. Today, humans cook food to soften it, and we can cut and crush it with utensils. Humans have evolved and one day ma...

05/07/2026

Did you know your jawbone fuses with the dental implant? Though there are different types of implants and patient experiences, generally the implant is screwed into the jaw and becomes fused with the bone over time. This happens before the abutment and crown are placed.

05/04/2026

Your mouth is one of your body’s most important early warning systems. Don’t ignore suspicious lumps or sores. If you discover something - make an appointment. Early treatment may be the key to complete recovery.

04/30/2026

More people are getting dental implants to replace missing teeth. Dental implants are a long-term solution to missing teeth that are embedded in your jawbone, similar to your natural teeth. Plus, unlike fixed bridges or removable dentures, dental implants will not affect neighboring healthy teeth or lead to bone loss in the jaw. If properly cared for, dental implants can last a lifetime.

An endosteal implant is the most common type of dental implant. The process includes surgically inserting titanium screws into the jawbone.